Kaue Fernandes derrotou Guram Kutateladze No. UFC London (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
O UFC London started very well for Brazil. The country's first representative at the event this Saturday (22), Kaue Fernandes surprised and defeated Guram Kutateladze in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a duel valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). With great skill in the stand-up fight, especially in the kicks, which injured both of the Georgian's legs, the Brazilian had an impeccable performance and came away with the victory at the end of 15 minutes.
As a result, Kaue Fernandes, who debuted with a defeat in 2023, achieved his second consecutive victory in the octagon of the largest MMA organization in the world.
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Moreover, Guram Kutateladze unable to follow up on the triumph achieved over Jordan Vucenic, in August of last year, and is suffering his third defeat in his last four fights.
Kaue Fernandes 'destroys' rival's leg to claim victory
Guram Kutateladze started the fight controlling the center of the octagon, but the first blows were delivered by Kaue Fernandes, with a low kick and jabs, circling. The Brazilian kicked high, but the blow exploded in the Georgian's guard. Kaue landed a very hard cross and Guram automatically went for a takedown, but to no avail. The two went into the Muay Thai clinch in the center of the octagon and the Brazilian landed a strong high kick on the way out and quickly took down the Georgian, who once again threw himself at the legs, unable to take him to the ground. After a series of kicks from Kaue, Guram tried another takedown, again denied by the Brazilian. In the final stretch of the round, the Georgian kicked hard, but lost his balance.
With the karateka base wide open, Kaue Fernandes The second round began with kicks to the torso. Noticing an injury to the Georgian's left leg, the Brazilian threw a strong kick, dismounting his opponent. Kaue attempted to engage in a grappling match, but decided to give Kutateladze space to get up. The Georgian changed stance, hiding his injured leg, but the Brazilian started throwing strong kicks to his opponent's right leg and torso. With another low kick from Kaue, Kutateladze found space to land a good left straight. Next, it was the Brazilian's turn to land a right straight. Near the final minute of the round, Kaue took advantage of Guram's approach and landed a takedown, but once again gave his opponent space to get up.
Clearly behind in the fight, Guram Kutateladze The third round began on the hunt, still using a southpaw stance. The Georgian unleashed a good sequence of kicks with his front leg and a cross. Kaue Fernandes He continued to use his movement, jabs and kicks very well to control the distance and stay out of danger. The Georgian landed a good left cross. In the final minute, the Brazilian knocked his opponent down again with a low kick, this time to the right leg.
In a lukewarm fight, Christian Leroy Duncan confirms favoritism and beats Andrey Pulyaev
Christian Leroy Duncan derrotou Andrey Pulyaev No. UFC London (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Biggest favorite on the card UFC London in betting houses, Christian Leroy Duncan didn't shine, but did enough to confirm favoritism and come away with the victory over Andrey Pulyaev. In a monotonous duel, the home athlete had no scares and defeated the Russian by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
As a result, Christian Leroy Duncan recovers from the defeat suffered against Gregory Robocop and achieves his fourth victory in six UFC fights.
Signed through the Contender Series in 2024, Andrey Pulyaev debut with defeat in the organization.
Half-knocked out, Shauna Bannon recovers and finishes Puja Tomar in incredible comeback
Shauna Bannon finished Puja Tomar No. UFC London (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Only jiu-jitsu saves. This maxim once again proved true in the third fight of the UFC London. After almost being knocked out by a high kick from Puja Tomar, Shauna Bannon recovered and made great use of the gentle art to apply an armbar and finish the Indian in the second round of the duel valid for strawweight (up to 52,1 kg).
As a result, Shauna Bannon achieves his second consecutive victory in the UFC octagon, after debuting with a loss to Bruna Brazil in 2023.
On the other side, Puja Tomar suffers her first defeat in the organization. The Indian had debuted with a victory over Rayanne dos Santos, in June last year.
With falls on the day, Caolan Loughran beats Nathan Fletcher
Caolan Loughran derrotou Nathan Fletcher No. UFC London (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Almost seven years after being defeated by Nathan Fletcher in amateur MMA, in 2018, Caolan Loughran got his revenge and beat his rival in the preliminary card of UFC London, in a duel valid for bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg). Investing mainly in wrestling, the Irishman was successful against the home athlete in the first and third rounds and came out with the victory in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
With the 'change' on Fletcher, Caolan Loughran recovers from the defeat suffered against Jake Hadley, in July 2024 and now has two wins and two losses in the UFC.
'Home' athlete, the Englishman Nathan Fletcher sees a winning streak that lasted three fights come to an end and loses for the first time in the octagon.
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